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Thermodynamics

Question
CBSEENPH11020363

Two moles of helium gas are taken over the cycle ABCDA, as shown in the P–T diagram. 



Assuming the gas to be ideal the work done on the gas in taking it from A to B is

  • 200 R

  • 300 R

  • 400 R

  • 500 R

Solution

C.

400 R

WAB = nR
(Tf–Ti) = × − 2 R(500 300)

 = 400 R